VIDALIA — Clinton Ashlock, the suspect who was wanted in Avoyelles Parish for theft of a large amount of cash from a business, was arrested Saturday after a hunter alerted the authorities of his location.

Ashlock, 46, of Marksville was arrested on charges of warrant for probation/parole in Grant Parish; theft of over $1,500, two counts of attempted first degree murder of a peace officer and aggravated flight from an officer in Avoyelles Parish; aggravated flight from an officer, driving under suspension, speeding over 90 mph and reckless operation in Concordia Parish.

Concordia Parish Sheriff Randy Maxwell said that Ashlock was arraigned Monday and will be sent to face charges in Avoyelles Parish before coming back to face charges in Concordia Parish.

Maxwell said the sheriffs’ office received a call from a hunter that said he thought he had spotted Ashlock.

“I’m grateful that they called and that nobody was hurt,” Maxwell said. “The public played a vital role because they were aware something was going on and helped us find him.”

Ashlock was wanted in Avoyelles Parish for theft of a large amount of a cash from a business and attempting to run over deputies when they approached him Friday afternoon. Ashlock fled traveling through Pointe Coupee Parish and into Concordia before crashing his vehicle and going into the woods in southern Concordia.

“At the end of the day if you make bad choices, you have to pay the price,” Maxwell said.